For sale

Price cut: $5K (6/19)

$494,000

165 Beacon St APT 2, Boston, MA 02116

0beds

465sqft

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Condominium

Built in 1920

-- sqft lot

$486,000 Zestimate^®

$1,062/sqft

$295/mo HOA

What's special

Updated bathroomBeautifully updated finishesFully renovated garden-level studioQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliancesAbundant cabinetrySeparate sleeping alcove

Turn-key elegance just two blocks from the Boston Public Garden. This fully renovated garden-level studio offers a rare in-unit washer/dryer, built-in window A/C, separate sleeping alcove, and beautifully updated finishes in a premier professionally managed brownstone building. Features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, thoughtful built-ins for exceptional storage, and an updated bathroom. Enjoy low condo fees of just $295/month, including heat and hot water, plus a well-maintained, pet-friendly association. Bonus feature: the current owner utilizes two nearby tandem parking spaces with possible rental transferability. Ideally located near the Charles River Esplanade, shopping, dining, and public transportation, with convenient access to MGH, MIT, and Harvard. Perfect as an urban oasis, pied-à-terre, or high-yield investment opportunity in one of Boston's most iconic neighborhoods.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Internet Available - Unknown
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 465
Total interior livable area: 465 sqft
Finished area above ground: 465

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Rented
Uncovered spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Front,Garden)

Details

Parcel number: 3352828
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Condition

Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $295 monthly

Location

Region: Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,062/sqft
Tax assessed value: $460,100
Annual tax amount: $1,596
Date on market: 5/15/2026

Estimated market value

$486,000

$462,000 - $510,000

$3,012/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/19/2026	Price change	$494,000-1%$1,062/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73519967 Report a problem
6/3/2026	Price change	$499,000-9.1%$1,073/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73519967 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$549,000+34.7%$1,181/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73519967 Report a problem
9/20/2013	Sold	$407,500+31.5%$876/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
12/7/2012	Sold	$310,000+3.3%$667/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/28/2012	Listed for sale	$300,000+1.2%$645/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro #71451978 Report a problem
10/27/2010	Sold	$296,500-1.1%$638/sqft
Source: LINK #115879 Report a problem
9/3/2010	Listed for sale	$299,900+63.9%$645/sqft
Source: The Chestnut Hill Market Center, LLC #71121820 Report a problem
9/30/2002	Sold	$183,000+46.4%$394/sqft
Source: LINK #27535 Report a problem
9/1/1999	Sold	$125,000+30.2%$269/sqft
Source: LINK #7401 Report a problem
5/29/1998	Sold	$96,000$206/sqft
Source: LINK #12110 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,328 +6.2%	$460,100
2024	$5,015 +6.6%	$460,100 +5%
2023	$4,706 +0.7%	$438,200 +2%
2022	$4,674 +2%	$429,600
2021	$4,584 +5.8%	$429,600 +4.7%
2020	$4,334 +2.2%	$410,400 +2%
2019	$4,239 +6.6%	$402,200 +6%
2018	$3,975 +789.6%	$379,300 +4%
2017	$447 -88.1%	$364,700 +7%
2016	$3,749 +3.1%	$340,800 +13.5%
2015	$3,635 +11.5%	$300,200 +15.8%
2014	$3,261 +0.5%	$259,200 +5%
2013	$3,244 -0.8%	$246,900 -1.5%
2012	$3,269 +2%	$250,700
2011	$3,206 +7.7%	$250,700
2010	$2,978 +7.2%	$250,700 -4.1%
2009	$2,779 -3.1%	$261,400
2008	$2,868 -1.4%	$261,400 -1.2%
2007	$2,909	$264,700

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